All I can say is WOW and thank you to the city of Birmingham. This park was much needed for downtown. It's great for relaxing, picnic, running and many other things. They have many events throughout the year including the Schaeffer city fest. Their is also a box car that has good and drinks. Another plus it's per friendly. I would highly recommend anyone that lives or is visiting to come. read more

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Nice park in the downtown area. Would be nicer if more people would respect it and not trash it up, I mean there are plenty of trash and recycle cans located around the park to use, I guess some people are just too lazy. read more

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Railroad Park is a beautiful example of what can happen when a city lreclaims a tired old industrial area for public use. This park has been a major catalyst for development. Railroad Park is perfect for a morning jog, playtime with kids, or the occasional concert. It is the centrepiece of an area of redevelopment that includes a beautiful minor league ballpark, new apartments/condos, and burgeoning food/restaurant/ brewery options. This is a great area to take photos with Birmingham's skyline in the background or simply take a stroll. Street parking around the park is usually available. read more

This park is stunning!!!!!! The park was being utilized by runners, walkers, people walking there dogs, children playing, flying kites, skateboarding, and someone was even doing some sort of filming while I was there. The park is huge enough to enjoy all these things without being overcrowded! I love this park, I was visiting but if ever in BHam again, it's a must for a good cardio workout. read more

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Very nice park. The landscape is very nice and the park is always clean. I also love that there is around the clock security on duty which makes you feel safe! read more

Had the best time with my family out at the park today! Love this park and all that it offers! read more

This is one of the places that makes me miss Birmingham when we moved last year. We use to take our toddler here and she loved checking out the trains passing by, the med-evac helicopters flying overhead to UAB/Children's as well as the planes coming and going from BHM. And their outside loop track made for pleasant jogging experiences. They have recycling bins everywhere, are LEED Certified, have a water recycling system and they intentionally planted native species to attract animals/insects as well as survive the unusual Bham weather. If you are a dragon fly person, come here in the spring when the flowers are blooming. You'll thank me. Re: previous comments about safety at night, they have a private security team that rolls around in golf carts and for the most part, this places attracts a lot of family and athletic types. Disclaimer, living on Southside B'ham, our threshold for "safe" may be different than someone who is from out of town and not familiar w/ the city. Also, previous comments re: shade are very true (their pavilion gets crowded). Bring hats and sunscreen for those blistering summer days. If you have a pet to walk, like to exercise, need to entertain children, want to study outside (free wifi), then this is the spot for you. read more

Got to attend a Birmingham Symphony event to close their season out at Railroad park. I have never visited, but was impressed by how well kept it was, even with 1000s of people trampling around. Good police presence, and we had a great time even with the threat of rain. And the Birmingham Symphony was great also! read more

I've been to Railroad Park numerous times and I enjoy myself every time I go. I love the close proximity to Sloss, downtown, and the train tracks, it makes for the most beautiful view. In the summer they have great events in the park, such as exercise classes, cooking classes, and concerts by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, all for free! It's a wide open park with plenty of space to walk, jog, sit and enjoy a picnic, skateboard, play frisbee, or bring your dog. There is an area with snacks for sale and usually ice cream trucks park on the edge of the park as well as close proximity to coffee shops and restaurants, so there are plenty of options for food. There are some wet areas with fish and geese as well. This park really had it all! read more

VERY NICE! This is a really nice park that is perfect for a variety of activities. On one side there is a pond with seating just to sit quietly and have a quiet moment. This side also features a path for biking, running and walking. As you move toward the large open areas, (perfect for games or frisbee tossing), there are covered pavilions that can be reserved for special events. I love the trains that run through and provide the perfect postcard scene. This park is the perfect place to start and end your day. It is also ideal for families who enjoy outdoor activities. read more

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Can be busy in the day. Free fitness classes there every day! Which is cool. Nice view of bham

This is a great place to visit daily, weekly or once every now and then.. I would suggest visiting often it is at the top of the list for a free outdoor destination. It was my first time visiting as we had to vacate our home for the afternoon and needed to also take our 13 year old Standard Poodle (Lassie "Bear") a beloved member of our family with us. We walked a few smaller paths and saw a dog learning to ride a skateboard. So funny. Such a beautiful park with a wide array of people doing various things. My husband took some pictures of me with our dog. I hope I can find an add to this review. As he passed away the following year. . We are so glad we took him because that day he walked tall and proud and really seemed to enjoy the visit. I wish we had taken him earlier but I did not know what Railroad Park was like. My husband had visited when he was helping film a video. I just read about the ice skating I would highly recommend everyone and all ages to visit here. I would suggest bringing a water bowl for your dog. We bought some water for us and the the dog. We had to get a cup and offer to him. Birmingham has so much to offer and I have to say This was a very pleasant surprise for us. It's also a great memory of our beloved "Bear" who seem to gain a pep in his step and with the wind blowing he was taking in fresh air and new scents. read more

Railroad Park - A picture of our "Lassie Bear" taken the same year we visited Railroad park. It was his last Christmas. - Parks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A downtown addition, that as a resident - I am very proud of. I love to spend time here, and see the care that goes in to maintaining this fab space. A city park to rival any in America, with beautiful views all around, and local businesses to enjoy. Well done Birmingham - more positive growth like Railroad Park, please. read more

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What a gem! This new park is a fantastic addition to downtown Birmingham. A short walking trail, a fitness area, two skate park bowls, picnic tables, and plenty of open space. Bonus points for the amazing smells from the bakery across the street. read more

Just perfect. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said, so I'll just reiterate. Exactly what downtown needed. Perfect for a relaxing evening or a nice run. Thank you, Birmingham. read more

Best Park In Birmingham. All seasons have events going on. When its warm they offer free health classes like yoga and so on in the afternoons. Ice Skating has been a new thing the past years during the Winter. Plenty of Blue Pole Light Phones to call if theres a 911 emergancy for help. Love this place read more

This is one of the best thing that Birmingham has created. Great place to carry your dogs on a walk.... chill with friends. They do not allow smoking inside the park... so if you smoke, dont enter with a cigarrette. Alot of times concerts will be going on that are free..... I am so glad Birmingham has this park... its beautiful, clean and safe. read more

Railroad Park is a triumph in downtown revitalization. Bounded by Regions field, active rail lines, and a craft brewery, it brings together old and new, celebrating Birmingham's industrial heritage even as it humanizes it with green-space. It's an instance of what's becoming an urban park trend. There are exercise classes, a dirt-free playground, and natural, conservation-friendly landscaping. A path around the perimeter makes for an excellent stroll or a brief run (less than a mile). Alternately, you can sit by the pond and watch the endlessly fascinating rain-curtain against the backdrop of moving trains. read more

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This is a beautiful park which I visit often to exercise. It is beautifully designed with an emphasis on recycling. Throughout the park you will see signs indicating what recycled materials were used to build specific parts of the park. There is even a nice map that gives you the distances of the 'tracks' or paths in the park that is great for runners and joggers. Although there is a lot of great outdoor space, and the landscape is well kept and maintained, there is very little, if not any, shade at all. However, part of the reason is because of the newly planted trees which need to grow and provide shade. I have not been to any activities here, but have seen a few going on. A couple of them seemed great for kids, too bad I don't have any. Overall, this is a beautiful, active park that is near some nice shops and eateries. If you haven't been here, you should definitely check it out. 4 out of 5 stars because of the shade issue. read more

I can't believe I didn't come to this park sonner I decided to come here at night because it wasn't going to be a lot of people like it is doing the day there's a lake at this park, and so many benches here where you can sit down at, a long trail that you could walk or even ride bike the only thing that about this park is that it wasn't as big as I thought it would be read more

Man... I've been around the birmingham area long enough to remember this park before and during its EXTENSIVE renovation, and wow the place looks good. Feels open, safe, and inviting. The city does quite a few events year round here, and the atmosphere is well improved. There are small vendors at the edges of the park that sell treats, they have a coffee shop across the street, and the concession stand (while par at best) is smack dab in the center. Great relaxing walks and plenty of green space for picnics or lounging. A great addition to the downtown area. read more

This is an amazing park for our community. It is always filled with people! It makes me so proud of our city every time I'm there! It's a great place to run and the free yoga classes offered during the summer are awesome. Also a great place to bring your kids and dogs! There is literally something for everyone! Go play outside Birmingham!! read more

One of my favorite places to go when I have a sunny day off work! Great area for playing frisbee, going for a jog, having a picnic, or (my favorite) taking a nap in the sweet sunshine. No question, Railroad Park is a pretty cool place. And I suspect it will only get better, especially with the new stadium coming up nearby! read more

This is a great little park in the downtown area with a walking trail, skate parks, exercise equipment, jungle gym, and plenty of room to throw a Frisbee or ball around with friends. I love that you can see the rail road behind the park - it gives it a very rustic atmosphere. There are plenty of events on the books to draw people to the park, and food and ice cream trucks for those planning to spend the afternoon outside, but the park is not in the most convenient part of town. My first thought was this is great, the park is beautiful and seems to be up kept with great potential, however it is not in the best area of town, and I don't know that I would feel safe here at night. read more

Railroad park is such a great addition to downtown Birmingham. It is a go to spot now for alot of locals and I think it has pretty much jumpstarted the transformation downtown Birmingham. This park has a little bit of everything. There is pavilion with some tables and snacks if you are hungry. There are different exercise classes that are available on different afternoons in the summer time. There is a lot of green space and a walking track. It is nestled right next to Regions Field and Good People Brewery. This is just an awesome place to hang out at during the week and weekends. read more

Best place in town to sit and eat lunch. It's a beautiful place, and the people there are always so friendly. Also it's very interesting to learn about if you have the time; it has an interesting back story. read more

Very casual, great location for a park. They are trying to revitalize the area a bit, and I think this is a great step. Most people who live in the downtown area are excited about it, and have visited already. It is young, and a decent size. Many people come to be active or watch people or attend various events the park hosts. There are fitness areas, grassy areas, water, trees, playgrounds, seating areas; all things that are good for a park. It is a wonderful addition to the Birmingham community; it's doing a wonderful job of getting people out and interacting together. Great for all ages! I hope it stays a positive force as time goes on and the new baseball stadium opens up just next door. read more

Maude takes us to RR Park on a regular basis.

There are a lot of great things going on in Birmingham, and Railroad Park is right at the top of that list. What a great place to spend a beautiful day. It's an exceptionally well designed layout with features for kids and adults alike. Large open areas (perfect for any number of recreational activities) are coupled with playgrounds sure to appeal to any child. The park is new, and all of the facilities are grade-A. Just a terrific place all around. You want to go to there. read more

really friendly, beautiful park. good for walking dogs, but wouldn't recommend them off leash-- lots of kids around that might be scared of dogs. They also have lots of events so it's kind of fun to walk by and just see what's going on. there is a pokémon gym there so at night you'll see tons of people wandering around with their phones on. read more

Cityfest is in full effect here. The food trucks are out serving the best of Bham! Not too many people out in this heat.

In the heart of Birmingham, this park has everything you could need! It is within walking of many of Birmingham's great attractions. There are free fitness classes, dirtless and sandless playgrounds, large fields of grass, picnic tables, and a small concert venue. Great place for a picnic date, study day, or playdate spot. It is more than what you normally ask from a city park! read more

Glad to see the downtown area being revitalized. This is a great park. Too bad there aren't yet any mature trees as there is lack of shade space to sit and relax when the sun is blazing hot; but that should change with time. read more

Railroad park is fantastic. There are many options for activities such as running, jogging, racquet sports, reading, etc. I see so many kids playing around the park and people with their animals as well. Security is great and the field holds a lot of events. A very enjoyable experience! read more

This is such a gem of a park. We stopped here briefly on a quick visit to Birmingham. It's just a nice place to be. Lots of room for walking. Biking. Sitting on a bench or lounging in the grass. We stopped for the playground so our little guy could get some energy out. The playground is small but it has unique pieces, like a net jungle gym and a teeter totter with springs. It's enclosed in one area that has a fence around it, so he could play without us worrying he would run off. Would love to come back to bike through the park and through this area of B'ham. read more

Absolutely one of my favorite places to spend a sunny weekend afternoon in Birmingham! Whether you're looking to take your dog for a lovely walk, ride a Zyp bike, use the park as a starting point for walking the amazing new Rotary Trail, or simply just wanting to spread out a blanket and nap, study, or read, this park truly is "Birmingham's Backyard," and the city has embraced it wholeheartedly. read more

The special part of this park is it is really neighboring the rail, and it is also very lively. There is a pond, a creek and fountain. On top of that, people can enjoy the greens,playing football,cycling the path. It is so relaxing. read more

The atmosphere is very pretty and its great to see some green space downtown. But if you have a dog on a long lead and roll the ball less than 10 feet prepare to be stalked by the Security detail. I did this and was watched constantly. The guard even made sure to circle around me, not just around the park but the just paths around me. It made me feel so uncomfortable that I left the park within 15 minutes of arriving. It might allow dogs, but is definitely not dog friendly. read more

This place is great for everyone. Dog owners, runners, kids and anyone who enjoys a peaceful park in the middle of the city. There's definitely something for everyone. Also there's RedCat and Good People near by. read more

I honestly cannot say enough about this park. If you love a good run challenge, you will love the 3/4 mile perimeter that includes hills, flats and views of this beautiful city. Great grass areas for frisbee, yoga, picnics, etc. Bike access available and its right across from Good People Brewery and Regions Park so cold brews and baseball are a must. read more